New Nero Pump from AquaIllumination

[Zeal]

I wonder if this can compete with the MP10, I was honestly thinking about buying one but I might hold off for this...

I have Radeon lights so not sure if I should stick with Ecotech tho.. hmm..

 

[Gareth elliott]

Well if the price and gph are right might be a hard choice between this and another eflux. Since i am using both ai lights and the current loop system.

First to buy will need to write a review! Lol

 

[Zeal]

Well if the price and gph are right might be a hard choice between this and another eflux. Since i am using both ai lights and the current loop system.

First to buy will need to write a review! Lol

Alright whos gonna be the guinea pig

 

[Fudsey]

Is it me or does this look similar to the Waveline wavepuck??

 

[Gareth elliott]

Is it me or does this look similar to the Waveline wavepuck??

Looks a lot like the gen one that was shown at trade shows before the eventual release of wavepuk 2.

 

[chefjpaul]

Alright whos gonna be the guinea pig

I will. My gyre just died, bought a used mp10, but...what the heck..

 

[Zeal]

I will. My gyre just died, bought a used mp10, but...what the heck..

Reporr your findings!

 

[chefjpaul]

Reporr your findings!

Will do.
Ill pre order one today

They dont ship until September

 

[FragileReefer]

Two concerns I might have:

It seems like it would be difficult to put a sponge on it to make it anenome safe. The sides seem good but the back of the pump is my concern.

Also I would hate to use this in a public place(store or fragswap) with how easy it is to pair. Many lights got messed with at the last RAP I hate to lose any settings I had saved.

 

[Terrence Henderson]

Definitely need 2 of these. Seems like easy controls and takes up no space at all.

 

[chefjpaul]

Definitely need 2 of these. Seems like easy controls and takes up no space at all.

I love my AI lights and their control functions.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Very promising. Would like to see more data and field results

 

[ca1ore]

Is it me or does this look similar to the Waveline wavepuck??

Much smaller though .... I think?

 

[User1]

It is pretty but not something I need at the moment. I do like the spindle/propeller/blade pattern though. What I don't like at the moment that isn't unique to these guys is that everyone wants to add their own controller. I don't know what the hobbyist to controller ratio is but I for one want options without a controller but linkage options to mine. I know they all want their own piece of the pie but man let us all reduce the amount of plastic, controllers, etc.

We need the TV / Remote Control standards, IR or whatever it is deal integrated to our hobby!!!

 

[Z3speed4me]

Are they planning for larger ones for bigger tanks? I feel like I'd need like 4 of those...

 

[shred5]

Is it me or does this look similar to the Waveline wavepuck??

I was thinking the same.
The real only difference is the Waveline has a little more adjustment and the adjustment is on the back of the pump VS the magnet.
This looks a little more sleek.

Much smaller though .... I think?

Looks to be same diameter and .9 of a inch difference in width.

 

[Fudsey]

What I don't like at the moment that isn't unique to these guys is that everyone wants to add their own controller. I don't know what the hobbyist to controller ratio is but I for one want options without a controller but linkage options to mine. I know they all want their own piece of the pie but man let us all reduce the amount of plastic, controllers, etc.

We need the TV / Remote Control standards, IR or whatever it is deal integrated to our hobby!!!

But this has no controller except the small box attached to the wire. You use something you already have, your phone, so nothing extra. And it's integrated into myAI which is what controls all Hydra lights.

 

[User1]

But this has no controller except the small box attached to the wire. You use something you already have, your phone, so nothing extra. And it's integrated into myAI which is what controls all Hydra lights.

So how does say a Apex or GHL control it?

I guess my complaint, again not unique to this product, is take a look around your tank and tell me how many of these little boxes or dongles or middleware layers do you have plus your controller if you use one. Like I noted in my post, it is pretty (not that it matters) and has a good blade pattern. Would be less obtrusive say compared to my maxspect XF250's (hence another complaint of yet another controller ).

 

[Burrito]

i'm building my current setup aroudn ecotech and AI and aside from the wxm module everything is controllable with out extra hardware. the AI lights use their own app and can now (as of last week) be controlled without any addons from apex as well

 

[ca1ore]

I guess my complaint, again not unique to this product, is take a look around your tank and tell me how many of these little boxes or dongles or middleware layers do you have plus your controller if you use one.

Completely agree ..... Apex, WXM, Reeflink, kessil spectral controller, even a couple of Jebao boxes. Gives me a headache.